'But there's a real party atmosphere on the streets, everyone rubbing shoulders together and having a great time.'

First Minister Carwyn Jones said the squad had 'done the whole country proud yet again.'

He said: 'I’d like to heartily congratulate the whole squad and the coaching staff on winning the Six Nations Championship.

'The team deserves a huge pat on the back on their performance; they did what they had to do to defend their title and keep the Six Nations trophy here in Wales.

Embrace: After the storming result the celebrations spilled out into the streets where people danced until the early hours of the morning

After party: Thousands of rugby fans descended on Cardiff after the Six Nations match

Happy: The Welsh capital's pubs, clubs and bars were packed from wall to wall with revellers watching the game

The hours of celebrations turned into many drunken scenes and police made a number of arrests throughout the night

'We have seen them fight back from a disappointing opening match to reach this triumph.

'That took character, determination and team spirit, qualities that they have demonstrated in ample measure.

'To win the Championship on the back of the difficult run of results that preceded it is a marvellous achievement.

The Wales centre pairing of Jamie Roberts (L) and Jonathan Davies (R) pose with the Six Nations trophy following his team's victory during the RBS Six Nations match between Wales and England at Millennium Stadium

'I’m sure I speak for Welsh people everywhere when I say well done boys, you’ve done the whole country proud yet again.'